League Express Podcast

In this week's episode, League Express Editor Martyn Sadler and Co-host Jake Kearnan are joined by the most capped Great Britain player of all time Garry Schofield OBE, to reflect on his decorated career and to discuss some of the prominent issues in our game. 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Co-host Jake Kearnan discuss the NRL's short kick-off/drop-out rule changes, Wigan securing Jai Field for the next four seasons and the results from last week's poll on which coach is under the most pressure in 2024. Martyn and Jake also reflect on the tragic passing of former Salford captain Malcolm Alke...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Co-host Jake Kearnan discuss St Helen's World Club Challenge film premiere, the RFL's relaxation of International player's visa requirements and a reported BBC television rights deal to broadcast 12 games this season. They also discuss Jordan Abdull and Joe Burgess' departures and discuss which...

In this week's episode of the League Express podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Co-host Jake Kearnan pay tribute to Carl Webb and Troy Dargan who tragically passed away during the Christmas period. They discuss Jack Welsby's new deal, the departure of the  former RFL's Head of Officiating Steve Ganson and England's new International Rugby League ranking. The discuss Rob Burrow a...

In this week's episode of the League Express podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Co-host Jake Kearnan discuss the RFL's crackdown to make the game safer, player movements and the rumours surrounding Jack Welsby and Tristan Sailor. They also discuss this years Golden Boot Winners, their top 3 moments of 2023 and touch on the NRL's latest Vegas promotional efforts. 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor MARTYN SADLER and Co-host JAKE KEARNAN discuss the RFL's rule changes for 2024, the Golden Boot nominee shortlist and England and Samoa back in talks about a series next year. They also discuss next year's schedule, Michael Maguires departure as the Kiwi's head coach and some of the interesting outfit designs teams ar...

In this week's episode of the League Express podcast, Editor MARTYN SADLER and Co-host JAKE KEARNAN discuss the reported Magic Weekend dates in Leeds, the Salford Red Devils stadium stand-off and the Leigh Leopards signing Matt Moylan. Martyn and Jake also discuss London Broncos decision to scrap their academy side, Golden Boot nominees and James Roby's induction into the St Helens Hall...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor MARTYN SADLER and Co-host JAKE KEARNAN discuss Samoa's backflip on their 2024 England tour, next year's World Club Challenge Scheduling and what Englands options are for next season. 

In this week's episode of the League Express podcast, Editor MARTYN SADLER and Co-host JAKE KEARNAN discuss England's 3-0 series win over Tonga, New Zealand's historic victory over Australia and the future of Wakefield Trinity. 

In this week's episode of the League Express podcast, Editor MARTYN SADLER and Co-Host JAKE KEARNAN discuss England's game 2 win over Tonga, how the IMG gradings having divided Rugby League and give their reaction to Tony Sutton's BBC interview. 

In this week's episode of the League Express podcast, Editor MARTYN SADLER and Co-host JAKE KEARNAN take a look at England's defeat of Tonga in the first match of the historic three game series. They discuss how impressive Mikey Lewis was on debut and touch on a possible amalgamation of the Championship and League One competitions. 

In episode 13, Editor MARTYN SADLER and Co-host JAKE KEARNAN are joined by Australian Rugby League Commentator Jason Costigan to discuss the weekend's Grand Final between Wigan and Catalans, the Million Pound match between London and Toulouse and all things International Rugby League. 

In episode 12 of the League Express Podcast, Leeds Rhinos CEO Gary Hetherington features as a special guest to talk about the Rhino's season and their club going forward. Mr Hetherington also give his thoughts on this weekend's Grand Final showdown at Old Trafford between the Wigan Warriors and the Catalans Dragons and Martyn and Jake also discuss some other news around the game as well...

In the episode 10 of the League Express Podcast, Editor MARTYN SADLER and Co-host JAKE KEARNAN discuss Penrith Panthers shock comeback Grand Final win. They also review Saints and Hull KR's play-off wins and discuss this weekend's semi final match-ups. They also give their thoughts on rumours surrounding Brodie Croft's potential transfer to a Super League rival. 

In episode 10 of the League Express podcast, Editor MARTYN SADLER and Co-host JAKE KEARNAN preview the Super League play-offs, the NRL Grand Final match-up between the Penrith Panthers and the Brisbane Broncos and discuss the obstruction controversy that marred the Wigan Warriors defeat of the Leigh Leopards over the weekend. They also react to the Dally-M winners that were announced on Wednesday....

In episode nine of the League Express Podcast, Editor MARTYN SADLER AND Co-host JAKE KEARNAN discuss Wakefield's relegation, what is going wrong at Leeds and take a look at the Championship's relegation battle. They also dive into this week's NRL preliminary finals match-ups and discuss Paul Vaughan's visit to the judiciary.

In the eighth episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor MARTYN SADLER and Co-host JAKE KEARNAN discuss the weekend's results in both the Super League and NRL finals. They discuss Castleford's crucial win, who the favourites are to reach the Grand Final and Canberra Raiders star Jack Wighton's suspension for biting Newcastle Knights stand-off Tyson Gamble. 

In the seventh episode of the League Express podcast, Editor MARTYN SADLER and Co-host JAKE KEARNAN take a look at Warrington's 66-12 thrashing of the Castleford Tigers, Catalan's struggles and give their take on the need to protect referees from abuse. They also discuss player movements with Canberra Raiders halfback Matt Frawley signing with the Leeds Rhinos and preview week one of the...

In the sixth episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor MARTYN SADLER and Co-host JAKE KEARNAN discuss the weekends results and share their thoughts on the latest update on the Television rights negotiations. They take a look at the NRL's final round of the season and discuss some controversial remarks made by the son of Rugby League Immortal Clive Churchill around South Sydney Rabbitohs f...

In the fifth episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and co-host Jake Kearnan are joined by writer/author Richard de la Riviere who is about to release his book: '50 Wigan Legends In Their Own Words.' Richard previews his book by recounting his interactions with Wigan Legends including Nicky Kiss, Shaun Wane, Ellery Hanley and Sam Tomkins. 

In the fourth episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and co-host Jake Kearnan are joined by writer/author Richard de la Riviere who is about to release his book: '50 Wigan Legends In Their Own Words.'  The panel discuss Castleford's win over relegation rivals Wakefield Trinity, the underwhelming new Television rights deal and the drama unfolding at South Sydney...

In the third episode of the League Express Podcast, Martyn Sadler and Jake Kearnan review the Challenge Cup Final weekend at Wembley, discuss some huge contract extensions in the NRL with Payne Haas, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and David Fifita resigning with their respective clubs and a surprising coaching reshuffle at the Featherstone Rovers.

In the second episode of the League Express podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Co-host Jake Kearnan discuss the appointment of Sam Burgess as the Warrington Wolves Head Coach, Andy Last's demise as Castleford Tigers Head Coach and preview this weekends Challenge Cup Final between the Leigh Leopards and Hull Kingston Rovers.

In the first episode of the League Express podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Co-host Jake Kearnan discuss the departure of Warrington Wolves Head Coach Daryl Powell, the controversy surrounding John Asiata's tackling technique and the latest update on the Rugby League World Cup.